17.10 FINANCIAL AID COMMITTEES

Effective: December 18, 1996

PURPOSE
To describe the operations of the Financial Aid Committee

AUTHORITY/SOURCE
FAC 6C8-3.018 and BOR

POLICY
There is established a University Financial Aid Committee which shall be responsible for:

1) Establishing university policy on matters relating to financial aid administration.
2) Establishing program objectives consistent with the university's strategic plan.
3) Facilitating the distribution of financial aid information.
4) Monitoring the effectiveness of financial aid activities.

The committee shall consist of senior officials from Business and Finance, Academic Affairs and Student Affairs and a representative from the following offices: Financial Aid, Admissions, EEO, SGA and University Advancement.

PROCEDURE
1) Members are appointed by the Vice President responsible for the Office of Financial Aid. Length of appointment will be determined by V.P.
2) The committee meets as needed at least once a year, to review financial aid policies and procedures and other related issues.
3) Chairperson is selected by members of the Committee.

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